Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / Corporate - General Attorney in San Francisco, CA

In-House

San Francisco, CA

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / Corporate - General Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate General Counsel - Commercial

Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the Commercial Legal function, managing a team of commercial attorneys and paralegals who support global contracting across the business.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership and stakeholders on a wide range of commercial legal matters, including technology agreements, SaaS deals, partnership contracts, and procurement agreements.
- Oversee the development and continuous improvement of templates, playbooks, processes, and risk management practices to ensure scalable and efficient contracting.
- Collaborate closely with Product and Compliance teams to assess legal risks and implement practical solutions that enable innovation.
- Partner with the Procurement team to support vendor onboarding and contract negotiation across multiple jurisdictions.
- Support mergers and acquisitions through contract review and integration efforts.
- Help manage contract lifecycle systems and contribute to operationalizing legal workflows through automation and technology.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- . or equivalent legal degree and active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
- 10+ years of commercial legal experience, ideally with a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house counsel work.
- Strong experience in leading complex commercial transactions in a global environment, including SaaS, technology, and vendor agreements.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including team management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Exceptional contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, and remote-first environment.

Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience working in fintech, crypto, or similarly regulated industries.
- Familiarity with procurement and vendor onboarding processes.
- Background in supporting product and engineering teams on go-to-market strategies.
- Experience implementing or managing contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
- A passion for crypto, Web3, and emerging technologies.

Salary Information:
- Compensation ranges from $235,000 to $388,000, including offers of equity and bonuses. This is the target annual salary range for this role, not inclusive of other additional compensation elements such as the Bonus program, Equity program, Wellness allowance, and other benefits like medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- The compensation package is influenced by factors such as skillset, experience, and job scope.

Additional Information:
- The position is full-time and remote, with the company having employees (Krakenites) in over 70 countries who speak more than 50 languages.
- The Commercial Legal team is integral to the company's global business operations, managing a wide range of commercial contracts and supporting partnerships, procurement, licensing, and vendor relationships.
- The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on various protected characteristics.
- The job is accepting ongoing applications with no application deadline, and applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all listed requirements, especially if they are passionate or knowledgeable about crypto.
- The hiring process considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.